Lion Head Mesa Egó

the greek prattled on. ramesses kept his face carefully arranged.
that the maid reminded the man of his daughter was hardly something he believed, but perhaps there was some truth in it.
"i intend for the queen to have several such servants." 
he was quiet, thinking. ramesses coveted the gift he had given. if this toad could be prevailed upon to seduce tamar, then she would no longer be fit for satsu's employ. she would then fall to the pharaoh and his pleasure barge.
with a wave of his paw he sent sayf and jawahir away, and when they had gone, pharaoh reclined once more.
"i want to know if she takes a lover. a ... ruined servant would only disgrace her mistress. you and i cannot allow this to happen." the smile was intimate, inviting. the dark eyes were malicious.